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LouisianaHB 11952026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission

Sponsored By: John E. Wyble (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Commerce, Consumer Protection and International AffairsCommerce

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 2 mixed.

Higher penalties for sports rule violations

After finding cause and holding a hearing, the commission can fine license holders up to $5,000, up from $1,000. People conducting, promoting, or joining noncompliant boxing, mixed-technique, or wrestling events face fines up to $5,000, up from $500. After notice and a hearing, rule violations or attempted or actual licensing fraud can lead to license denial, limits, suspension, or revocation. Failing a required licensing exam can lead to denial without notice or a hearing. When the commission wins a disciplinary case, it is entitled to repayment of related costs, including investigation and attorney fees.

Athlete agents pay more, renew less often

The law replaces the prior $100 annual athlete-agent registration fee with higher fees. Initial applications and renewals cost $1,000 each, or $500 when based on another state's registration certificate. Registrations and renewals last two years instead of requiring annual renewal. Agents must file a renewal application to renew. All registration and renewal fees go into the Department of Justice Legal Support Fund.

More sports organizers must follow commission rules

Events requiring Louisiana State Athletic Commission approval must follow its rules. This includes sports not specifically named in the law. Promoters and participants must follow the applicable commission-approved rules.

Faster shutdowns for prohibited sports activity

The commission can issue immediately effective orders to stop activity that breaks the law or its rules. If activity continues beyond three business days after receipt, it can seek a court order. With the required showing, the court must issue a temporary restraining order; after a hearing, it can issue a permanent injunction. A judge handles the case without a jury, and no bond is required or can lift the injunction. The commission can seek reasonable attorney fees, investigation and administrative expenses, and court costs.

Boxers face a shorter round limit

Boxing contests and exhibitions under Louisiana State Athletic Commission rules cannot exceed 12 rounds, down from 20. This limits longer fights and reduces boxers' exposure to prolonged contests.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John E. Wyble

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 134 • No: 12

Senate vote • 5/25/2026

Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

Yes: 35 • No: 2

House vote • 4/28/2026

Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 88, nays 10. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

Yes: 88 • No: 10

House vote • 4/22/2026

Reported with amendments

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 883.

    6/9/2026House

  2. Effective date: 08/01/2026.

    6/9/2026House

  3. Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

    5/27/2026House

  4. Received from the Senate without amendments.

    5/26/2026House

  5. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

    5/26/2026House

  6. Signed by the President of the Senate.

    5/26/2026Senate

  7. Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

    5/25/2026Senate

  8. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

    5/18/2026Senate

  9. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.

    5/14/2026Senate

  10. Reported favorably.

    5/13/2026Senate

  11. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.

    5/4/2026Senate

  12. Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

    4/29/2026Senate

  13. Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 88, nays 10. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

    4/28/2026House

  14. Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

    4/23/2026House

  15. Scheduled for floor debate on 04/28/2026.

    4/23/2026House

  16. Reported with amendments (11-0).

    4/22/2026House

  17. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    4/1/2026House

  18. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

    3/31/2026House

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